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Travis Manion Foundation hosting Back to School Backpack Giveaway

July 3, 2025 5:21 PM Marcos Icahuate

The Travis Manion Foundation and The Lab will be giving out backpacks with school supplies to students from sixth to 12th…

9/11 Heroes Run to be held in Yuma in September

July 3, 2025 5:09 PM Marcos Icahuate

Collaborating with MCAS Yuma, YPG and other local organizations, the 9/11 Heroes Run invites the community to honor those who impacted by…

Arizona Pride Tour to stop in Yuma to host Halloween Bash

June 30, 2025 8:28 AM Dillon Fuhrman

The event is taking place at Historic Yuma Theatre on Friday, October 31 at 7:00 p.m., with the doors opening for VIP members at 6:00 p.m. while the…

Boys & Girls Club of Imperial Valley receives grant donation from JCPenney

June 28, 2025 3:31 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Manoah Tuiasosopo

The club says they received $6,642 as to highlight JCPenney’s support for BGCIV as well as to help “continue providing enriching, safe, and fun…

Dirty South BBQ House hosts soft opening in Yuma

June 26, 2025 3:30 PM Manoah Tuiasosopo

Their menu includes award winning barbeque ribs, sandwiches, classic sides, date shakes, and…

Alzheimer’s Association to host town hall in El Centro

June 25, 2025 1:53 PM Miriam Ordonez, Dillon Fuhrman

The town hall will be held at DayOut Adult Day Health Care Center, located at 757 W Main Street in El Centro, at 2:00…

Deja Foxx’s ‘Crashout or Congress’ Tour comes to Yuma County

June 25, 2025 12:52 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Abraham Retana, Danyelle Burke North, Miriam Ordonez

Deja Foxx is stopping at Taco Monster, located at 2198 S. 4th Avenue in Yuma, on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m., and at Tacos Y Mariscos La India, located at…

Vitalant hosting Summer Life Savers Blood Drive starting in July

June 19, 2025 5:35 PM Marcos Icahuate

The Summer Life Savers Blood Drive by Vitalant will be at the Yuma Main Library from July 31 to August…

Back to School Rodeo to be held in July

June 19, 2025 3:57 PM Marcos Icahuate

The event will be held Saturday, July 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Yuma Civic Center (1440 W. Desert Hills…

ECH Yuma to host First Aid & CPR Training this weekend

June 17, 2025 11:14 AM Dillon Fuhrman

Exceptional Community Hospital (ECH) Yuma is hosting a First Aid & CPR Training event this weekend. The event is taking place Sunday, June 22, at the…

ECH Yuma to host Teddy Bear Clinic this weekend

June 17, 2025 11:01 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Manoah Tuiasosopo

The event, designated to address fears regarding hospitalization, is taking place at the hospital, located at 2648 S. Araby Road, on Saturday, June…

Children’s Museum of Yuma County extends summer hours

June 16, 2025 12:46 PM Danyelle Burke North

They will now be open Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. They say a new playground is also expected to be ready sometime this…

El Centro hosts celebration to honor Juneteenth

June 16, 2025 1:01 PM Danyelle Burke North

The Imperial Valley Social Justice Committee hosted a Juneteenth event with soul food, singers, performances by line and folklorico dancers, local…

Frozen yogurt shop in San Luis, Arizona open for business

June 15, 2025 3:37 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Manoah Tuiasosopo

According to the City of San Luis’ Facebook post, Frozz Frozen Yogurt, located at Plaza Colobri Bldg 1, 469 N Avenue E, suite #3 & #4, opened to the…

Locals in Yuma celebrate U.S. Army’s 250th birthday

June 14, 2025 5:12 PM Manoah Tuiasosopo, Dillon Fuhrman

Honoring the long standing history and traditions the United States Army, the Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) and the Colorado River State Historic Park…

Yuma and El Centro residents attend two Juneteenth events

June 14, 2025 3:19 PM Samuel Kirk, Dillon Fuhrman

There were two Juneteenth events happening this weekend, one in El Centro from noon until 5:00 p.m. while the other is taking place at Carver Park in…